I guess this makes me the new guy...

Hey you guys. I'm the new(est) guy here, and I just thought I'd say hello.



My name is Dan, and I'm really just getting started in scrapping. I've mostly done garbage night shopping and a few CL pickups, but I'm looking to get into it more. Specifically, I'm interested in branching into E-Scrap and things that I can sell, as opposed to just scrap value. I'm actually fairly interested in making this into a full time job, so any help along those lines would certainly be wecomed. I paid for our vacation this year with scrap profits, and am looking to get into bigger jobs, and eventually, making this my full-time employment.

As of now, I work in a hospital, and I make close to 40K/yr, so it's a lot to replace. I'm from PA, and should be buying a house (and hopefully a dog to go with it) with my wife and daughter soon.

That's all for now! Please ask any questions you might have; I'd be happy to elaborate on anything I can!

Welcome Welcome!

Im in the same spot with scrapping on the side but wanting it to go full time =D Also with a newly purchased house and plans for a baby next year
Making around the same at my 45/wk job, but it comes with a 401k / ESOP / Health Insurance... scrapping cant get me those haha! Im just trying to keep building clientele at I do this on the side and if the day ever comes I will probably go to part time just to keep benefits and then go full time scrapping.

Where was vacation!?

Yeah, that's true. My wife wants to keep working part-time (to keep her nursing license) so that may be an avenue for us to consider.

Vacation was a rental lodge in WV, with horses. Just to slow down and unwind. Completely disconnected for the entire week!

Building clientele is something of a work in progress for me. Curb shopping doesn't provide a lot of opportunities to do so, so I'm still thinking through that end of things with my brother!

Thanks. I've just been reading a ton...A BUNCH of info here, and all good so far!